American Backgammon Tour (ABT)
Players in the Main Event are eligible to receive American Backgammon Tour (ABT) points. Membership in the U.S. Backgammon Federation is required to play in the Main Event. Renew or join at usbgf.org. The schedule and events are subject to change at the Director's discretion. Returns for each division are as follows: Open 90%, Intermediate 85%, Novice 100%. All Side Pools return 95%.
Players in the Main Event are eligible to receive American Backgammon Tour (ABT) points. Membership in the U.S. Backgammon Federation is required to play in the Main Event. Renew or join at usbgf.org. The schedule and events are subject to change at the Director's discretion. Returns for each division are as follows: Open 90%, Intermediate 85%, Novice 100%. All Side Pools return 95%.
3 Divisions: Open Championship, Intermediate, & Novice
Format: *New Format In the Open and Intermediate Divisions*
Format: *New Format In the Open and Intermediate Divisions*
- Open & Intermediate: Double Elimination, with 1st round re-entries, & Consolation. The winner of the Undefeated Main bracket will receive a bonus cash prize, and only one match will be played in the final.
- Novice: Based on number of entrants, often a Round Robin followed by a Playoff
The table below is a snapshot; scroll down for a complete description of all Side Events
*If you enter the Side Pool of any Side Event and you re-enter that event, you retain your Side Pool equity.
*If you enter the Side Pool of any Side Event and you re-enter that event, you retain your Side Pool equity.
The Jackpots
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Masters Jackpot
(formerly the Super Jackpot) Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full Match Length: 15-Points Clocks: Mandatory Start Time: (Pick 1 of 4 options) Wednesday March 29th - Round of 32
(only Intermediate level players allowed) Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full Match Length: 9-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: (Pick 1 of 4 options) Wednesday March 29th - Round of 32
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Limited Jackpot
(Top Championship level players are not eligible) Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full Match Length: 11-Points Clocks: Mandatory Start Time: (Pick 1 of 4 options) Wednesday March 29 - Round of 32
(Only Novice players allowed) Format: Single Elimination with re-entries till bracket is full Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Only by mutual agreement Start Time: Friday March 31st, 8:00 PM Entry Fee: $50, 80% return |
Other Side Events
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Doubles
This event does not allow re-entries. All teams start play Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM. Two rounds must be completed Wednesday night. Format: Single Elimination Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Mandatory (3 minutes per point / 15 second delay) Start Time: Wednesday March 29th, 8:00 PM Entry Fee: $400 Per Team, 80% return Side Pool: $200 Per Team, 95% return SpeedGammon Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Mandatory (2 minutes total reserve / 10 second delay) Start Time: Wednesday March 29th, 3:00 PM Entry Fee: $100, 85% return Side Pool: $50, 95% return Blitz The Blitz is a series of 8-player knock-outs. The winner of each knock-out receives $120 and qualifies for the Blitz Playoff that starts Saturday night at 8:00 PM. Players may win up to two knock-outs, both of which are eligible for byes. Format: Single Elimination with re-entries Match Length: 5-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Wednesday March 29th, 12:30 PM Entry Fee: $40, 80% return Quickie - DMP Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 1-Point Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Wednesday March 29th, 12:30 PM Entry Fee: $20, 85% return |
Seniors (60+)
Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Wednesday March 29th, 2:00 PM Entry Fee: $60, 85% return Side Pool: $30, 95% return Juniors (under 60) Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 7-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Wednesday March 29th, 2:00 PM Entry Fee: $60, 85% return Side Pool: $30, 95% return Sunday Open Jackpot *only those no longer in the Main Event may enter Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 7-Point Clocks: Mandatory Start Time: Sunday April 2nd, 11:00 AM Entry Fee: $200, 85% return Side Pool: $100, 95% return Sunday Intermediate Jackpot *only those no longer in the Main Event may enter Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 7-Point Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Sunday April 2nd, 11:00 AM Entry Fee: $100, 80% return Side Pool: $50, 95% return After Tournament *only those eliminated from all other events may enter Format: Single Elimination with re-entries until bracket is full Match Length: 5-Points Clocks: Preferred Start Time: Sunday April 2nd, 3:00 PM Entry Fee: $60, 85% return Side Pool: $30, 95% return |
